"Are you all okay? What just happened?"
The loud noise of objects collapsing from Yoshino's room attracted the attention of many people at Raizen High School.
But Murasame Reine proved herself worthy of Itsuka Kotori's most trusted subordinate.
She first successfully appeased the teachers who wanted to come and check the situation, then brought two Ratatoskr combat members, who were hidden in the hotel, to the scene.
"Just now, DEM members attacked here, trying to take Yoshino and the others.
However, a sudden situation occurred; after the opponent said a few words into her communication earpiece, she left with the machines nearby.
It seems that their air battleship is probably being attacked by someone now.
Attacked by a certain white-haired loli con."
Shiina explained the situation to Murasame Reine, but it didn't say the last sentence out loud.
It would have been superfluous anyway, and Yoshino would definitely scold it.
If it knew all this, why bother with so much trouble?
"An air battleship? So DEM is fighting someone else now.
The air battleship's direction is directly above the island now, which means that the azure blue light in the sky just now was emitted when they gathered their magic power?
It seems their actions this time disregarded the other tourists on the island."
Murasame Reine finished speaking and looked up, but her eyes immediately widened in shock.
"Is this... an angel?"
The hundred-meter-long white wings in the sky emitted light that brightened the dark night, but what was this situation?
She had never heard of angels appearing in this world?
And it appeared so coincidentally when Yoshino was attacked.
Could this child be related to this?
"...Sister Yuriko."
Clutching her chest, a strong emotional fluctuation flashed through Yoshino's heart.
Although she had never seen this with her own eyes, associating it with the plot in a certain magical index, she knew.
This was the white wing displayed by Suzuya Yuriko.
Unlike the 'black wings' symbolizing 'anger (killing intent)', the 'white wings' are the power 'to fight to protect important people', a spiritual transformation.
It also meant that she was the most important person to her.
"Sister Yamikura, Sister Yuzuru.
This time, you two will come with me to check the situation.
Sister Reine, please look after the students in the hotel.
It might get quite lively soon, please organize them not to come out of the hotel."
"I understand.
Go, child."
Murasame Reine nodded to Yoshino and said to Yoshino with a smile.
Then Yoshino, using her own spirit power, along with the Yamikura sisters, quickly flew towards the sky.
In a short while, they arrived near the DEM air battleship.
"Captain! Unidentified flying objects approaching, energy reactions are very high! It shows three high energy reactions!"
"Then deploy all [Bandersnatch] to intercept them; they cannot disturb Ellen's battle!
After successfully intercepting them, assist Ellen with all your might to attack that woman!
Our plan has already failed; if we can bring this person back, Isaac might not blame us."
Waving his finger, the captain immediately commanded.
Although they couldn't successfully capture the Hermit this time, the woman in front of them was definitely more attractive than the Hermit.
"Yes!"
Upon receiving the order, the DEM members began to operate computers, activating all the [Bandersnatch] in standby mode inside the air battleship.
Then the hangar bay set up below the air battleship opened, revealing various types of armed robots equipped with weapons on their limbs and backs.
With inorganic, smooth outlines, they still had heads and limbs in terms of form, but compared to humans, their appearance made people think more of the demi-humans and demons in stories.
And those robots gracefully flew in the air after unfolding the wings on their backs.
Then, upon receiving the order to stop Yoshino and the others, they simultaneously raised the cylindrical objects on their bodies, aimed at them, and then emitted high-frequency light.
But these were all blocked one by one by Yoshino using the magic circle, having no effect.
However, their numbers were simply too great, and they gradually formed a encirclement.
It seemed they wanted to make them lose their attack power through all-around attacks.
"This won't do, Yoshino.
They're too annoying! Just destroy the DEM air battleship!
Then all these robot dolls will be paralyzed due to losing their instructions, and this crisis will be resolved."
Shiina said seriously.
Although Yoshino could maintain the magic circle for a long time now, it would be too embarrassing to waste too much time on such small fry.
"But... there are still people on that battleship."
With a slight flicker in her eyes, Yoshino said hesitantly.
She also knew that sinking the battleship directly would resolve the crisis of this incident, but there were still many people on board.
If she really destroyed the DEM air battleship, how many casualties would there be?
"Eh! This isn't the time to worry about that, Yoshino!
You should know that they are DEM members; they will definitely have some life-saving measures.
And they will definitely have Realizers for protection on them, so even if the battleship is destroyed, there will be no casualties."
Shiina said, looking at the troubled Yoshino.
However, this was just what it said to comfort Yoshino; it didn't actually know the real situation.
But it didn't have any good feelings towards those DEM members.
In fact, it had no good feelings towards any of the three organizations in this world.
AST aimed to kill Spirits, DEM aimed to research Spirits.
And Ratatoskr used imprisonment to prevent Spirits from doing anything that went against humanity.
If Itsuka Shido sealed all the Spirits' spirit power, Ratatoskr's people would send someone to kill the defenseless Spirits, who couldn't even fully unleash their spirit power.
The current it was not just a simple Shiina; anything that threatened Yoshino, it would not let go.
It was Yoshino's hero, and it had to protect Yoshino well!
"...I understand." Yoshino thought for a moment and nodded. Just as she was about to use her serious mode, Yuzuru Yamai and Yamai Yuzuru stopped her.
"What's wrong?" Yoshino looked at them, a little puzzled, not knowing why they were stopping her. But after they looked at each other, they let out 'hehe' laughs.
"Although we lost to Yoshino, we still want you to see the magnificent power of the Yamai!?"
"Exactly, the true Yamai are very strong!"
Yuzuru Yamai and Yamai Yuzuru looked at each other and nodded. Then Yuzuru Yamai extended her left hand and Yamai Yuzuru extended her right hand, joining them together.
Thus, both of their spirit dresses and Angels simultaneously emitted dazzling light! The wing on Yuzuru Yamai's right shoulder and the wing on Yamai Yuzuru's left shoulder merged into one, forming the shape of a longbow.
Then Yamai Yuzuru's snake tail served as the string connecting the wings and the ends between the wings, while Yuzuru Yamai's spear acted as the arrow. This time, they each extended their hands, and with their hands wrapped in their spirit dresses, they simultaneously drew the string from both sides, targeting the DEM Corporation's aerial battleship in the sky.
"Raphael (Hurricane Rider) — El Kanaph (Sky Glider)!!!"
Yuzuru Yamai and Yamai Yuzuru released their hands at the same time, shooting the giant arrow towards the sky. Instantly, a terrifying gust of wind, incomparable to anything before, swept through the surroundings. Even Yoshino had to use a defensive magic circle to block the surrounding aftermath.
The robot puppets attacking them were also blown away by the aftermath, showing signs of destruction under the powerful wind pressure.
The strongest arrow, released for the first time by the combined 'Yamai' duo, an absolutely invincible, point-concentrated attack. It was impossible for a battleship, a product of humans, to defend against it.
In an instant, the giant battleship was pierced by Raphael (Hurricane Rider)'s arrow. The wind pressure carried by the arrow completely destroyed the internal mechanisms, and after a huge explosion, the sky was dyed red.
"It seems the Yamai's Angel is an attack concentrated on a single point. Although in terms of attack power alone, it seems even stronger than both the reversed and non-reversed Halvanhelev (last sword) and P***erschlev (Sword of the End). However, this is a difficult power to control. If it could be controlled well, it would probably be very powerful." Shiina murmured, watching the huge roar in the sky. However, its voice was not heard by anyone else.
"Hehe... Our hurricane is truly strong. Even such a huge battleship and numerous robot puppets are no match for us!" Seeing her masterpiece, Yuzuru Yamai let out a satisfied laugh. Unconsciously, she reverted to her chuunibyou way of speaking, laughing heartily.
"Agreed, Yuzuru and Yatsukabusa's wind is the strongest." After speaking, the two high-fived and smiled, showing no trace of having just gone through a life-and-death battle.
"What!? You guys!?" Ellen, who was struggling against Suzuya Yuriko, turned around and saw the destroyed aerial battleship, her face instantly turning pale. She then furiously roared at the two Yamai, activating the thrusters on her body, wanting to deal with them.
"Hey, woman. Do you have time to look elsewhere while fighting me? You're really arrogant." Suddenly, a faint voice came from behind her. Her angry expression immediately turned pale; she had forgotten that she was just facing that terrifying guy!
"Oh no! AHHHHHH!!!!" Ellen frantically turned around, wanting to deal with Suzuya Yuriko. But Suzuya Yuriko was one step ahead, grabbing Ellen's face and using bioelectricity to directly stimulate Ellen's brain, making her scream in pain. Under this stimulation, Ellen gradually lost consciousness and fainted.
"Seriously, is this the strongest Magician in this world? How disappointing." Holding Ellen in her hand, Suzuya Yuriko sighed in disappointment.
"However..." She looked up at Yoshino, who was flying towards her, a slight smile appearing on her face.
"If I hand her over to Ratatoskr, it should be a huge blow to the DEM Corporation." Shaking her head, Suzuya Yuriko reached out and opened her arms.
Immediately after, Yoshino eagerly hugged Suzuya Yuriko. Feeling the other's body temperature, the two looked at each other and both smiled.
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